Review of George of the Jungle 2 (2003) by Johnny T — 08 Feb 2013

George of the Jungle 2 has the same sort of easy going vibe as the first one, and the film never takes itself too seriously. From the moment a reference is made to Fraser, it's fairly clear that we're not meant to treat the film as anything other than a live-action cartoon. It's the sort of movie that kids will enjoy the heck out of, forcing their parents to watch it again and again. And for us adults, it's not an entirely unpleasant experience - what with Showerman's enthusiastically clueless performance and an eclectic supporting cast (including Michael Clarke Duncan as the voice of a would-be lion king). But after being subjected to some truly atrocious examples of Disney's direct-to-video mindset, I'm willing to give "George of the Jungle 2" a half-hearted pat-on-the-back. But the rampant silliness becomes too much, and the film eventually wears out its welcome. The brisk pace and vibrant visuals go a long way, but it's just not enough to keep elevate the material to anything beyond a mildly amusing kiddie flick.

VERDICT: "Not So Hot" - [Negative Reaction] These films are truly terrible films. They are not the worst things ever made, but they are definitely awful and should not be seen by anyone. (Films that are rated 1.5 or 2 stars).